How Did Edmondson Park Get Its Name?

This ANZAC Day, we pause to honour the bravery and sacrifice of those who served.

John Edmondson’s story is a reminder of the courage behind the name we see every day, and the legacy we are proud to be part of as a community.

Who was Edmondson Park named after?

Edmondson Park is named in honour of John Hurst Edmondson VC, an Australian soldier recognised for extraordinary bravery during World War II.

Born in Wagga Wagga in 1914, Edmondson grew up on a farm near Liverpool, NSW. Known as “Jack” to family and friends, he was hardworking, calm under pressure, and deeply committed to his sense of duty.

In 1940, he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force and was later deployed to the Middle East. He served in the 2/17th Battalion during the Siege of Tobruk in 1941, one of the toughest campaigns of the war, where Australian troops endured extreme conditions and constant enemy attacks.

On the night of 13 April 1941, Edmondson showed remarkable courage during a German attack. Despite being seriously wounded, he continued fighting and saved the life of his commanding officer. He later died from his injuries.

For his actions, Edmondson was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military honour for bravery. He was the first Australian to receive this award during World War II.

Today, Edmondson is remembered as a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and service.

The suburb of Edmondson Park proudly carries his name in recognition of his legacy.

Lest We Forget.

*Source: Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs